SVMC Wellness Connection: April 12

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April 12, 2024

5 Ways to Address Pain from Basal Joint Arthritis

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After a long winter’s nap, gardens are calling out to be raked, pruned, dug, and planted. All that activity can take a toll on your body, especially your hands if you have arthritis. While you can’t reverse arthritis, there are things you can do to make living with it less painful. Learn more about the treatment options that can minimize discomfort and improve hand function. 

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Lousy Night's Sleep? Daytime Behaviors Could Be to Blame

If you’re one of the nearly 84 million Americans (1 in 3 adults) who do not get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep, your physical and mental health may be at serious risk. Learn how to improve your overall health by adjusting your daily routines with these healthy sleep habits.

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Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes

Most people are familiar with the common symptoms of diabetes—increased thirst, hunger, and urination. But there are other, less-common symptoms that can also indicate issues with your blood sugar. Take a look at these five symptoms that should not be ignored. Read More.

Spring Into Sun Safety

As spring weather has you wearing heavy coats and sweaters less and less, there’s one thing you should be putting on more and more: sunscreen. Learn why a product's SPF level and broad-spectrum qualities matter. Read More.

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Coggins Auto Group Celebrates Five Years

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The family-owned Coggins Auto Group is celebrating five years of operations: Coggins Toyota of Bennington and Coggins Honda of Bennington, and Coggins of the Berkshires in nearby Massachusetts.
 
Mike Coggins purchased three dealerships — Honda, Toyota and Ford — in 2020 with a goal to restore trust and a "true sense of community-minded dealership culture." 
 
"My primary focus from day one was bringing back that connection to the region," Coggins had said back in 2021. "This area values real relationships. They want to know the people they're doing business with. We set out to rebuild that trust."
 
The Ford dealership was sold off in 2023 and Coggins of the Berkshires, with sales and services for used cars, opened the same year in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
According to Coggins Auto Group, the dealerships had social media ratings of two stars when they were purchased; now all Coggins locations are garnering more than four stars in customer satisfaction reviews. 
 
"We sell cars, and we fix cars, and our goal is just to make our customers happy, and keep our employees happy, and that's what's made this really work these last few years," said General Manager Scott O'Connell.
 
Coggins Auto Group is also involved in events that benefit the community, including its popular annual charity golf tournament that funds local charities and organizations such as the Bennington Little League.
 
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